"Amanda"' is a song recorded by Australian actor/musician Craig McLachlan and band 'Check 1–2'. It was their third single from the album, Craig McLachlan & Check 1-2.[1] It was a commercial success peaking at No. 24 in Australia and No. 19 in the UK. The “Amanda” in the song’s lyrics is rumoured to be McLachlan’s fiancée at the time, Rachel Friend, whose middle name is Amanda.
| "Amanda" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Craig McLachlan & Check 1–2 | ||||
| from the album Craig McLachlan & Check 1-2 | ||||
| B-side | "Need Your Love" | |||
| Released | July 1990 | |||
| Recorded | The Village Green | |||
| Genre | Pop, SynthPop | |||
| Length | 3:23 | |||
| Label | CBS | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Craig McLachlan | |||
| Producer(s) | Garth Porter | |||
| Craig McLachlan & Check 1–2 singles chronology | ||||
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Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Amanda" | Craig McLachlan | 3:23 |
| 2. | "Need Your Love" | 3:21 | |
| 3. | "Baby Loves Funky" | 4:01 |
Charts
edit| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart[2] | 24 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart[2] | 16 |
| UK Singles Chart[3] | 16 |
Credits
edit- Backing vocals – John Hinde, Lindsay Field, Lisa Edwards, Nikki Nicholls
- Bass – Mark Beckhouse
- Drums – Mark Meyer
- Keyboards – Garth Porter, Chong Lim
- Percussion – John Clark
References
edit- ^ "Amanda by Craig McLachlan and Check 1-2". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ^ a b "CRAIG MCLACHLAN & CHECK 1–2 – Amanda (SONG)". Australian Charts. 23 January 2016. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ^ "The Official Chart Company – Craig McLachlan". Official Charts. 25 December 2011. Retrieved 23 January 2016.